#3E3E51 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty indigo, #3e3e51 feels like an ashy twilight. This matte shade works well as a grounding base for UI designs or dark mode interfaces. Because it offers strong contrast against white text, it ensures readability for body copy. Pair this serious tone with warm, creamy neutrals to soften its inherent gloom. The hex code for this desaturated violet is #3e3e51.
Questions about #3e3e51
What is #3e3e51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e3e51 is rgb(62, 62, 81), in HSL hsl(240, 13%, 28%) and in CMYK 23%, 23%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #3e3e51 for a modern palette?
#3e3e51 works beautifully when balanced with warm, creamy neutrals to cut through its serious undertones. You can create a sophisticated, high-contrast look by pairing it with crisp whites or offset the coolness with a soft, buttery yellow or light tan for better warmth.
Is #3e3e51 a suitable background color for long-form text?
#3e3e51 serves as an excellent, non-aggressive alternative to pure black for dark mode interfaces. Because it is slightly softer, it reduces eye strain while maintaining enough contrast to ensure white text remains perfectly legible for extended reading.
Is #3e3e51 readable on white or black?
#3e3e51 has a 10.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.01:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.